Whoever said white people couldn’t dance… probably had visited Ireland a few times.
We may have produced Michael ‘feet of flames’ Flatley, but for the rest of the population, we’re best suited remaining seated.
Here are 10 things that you will only witness on an Irish dance floor…
Please note: Lads, revealing satin sparkley shirts aren’t a good look for any man.
1. The Finger Point
The easiest, yet most effective dance move of all.
The simple finger point in the air lets others know just how much you are loving life right at that moment. The finger point is not to be given a half-assed attempt, complete effort is needed to pull this one off.
2. Rock The Boat
Don’t tip the boat over… Where else in the world would you get an entire room of grown adults taking to the floor, literally.
More often that not you find yourself with a stranger plonked in between your spread legs them (careful now) swaying from side-to-side, singing along and slapping the floor. No where, that’s where.
3. The Under The Influence Dance
When the drinks in, the brutal dance moves are out…
As the night goes on, those of us who have stayed comfortably by the bar for the majority of the night, venture out. It begins as an awkward side step and before you know it, you’re giving-her-dixie on the floor.
4. Keeping It Country
Running in towards each other with your arm in a hooked position, you catch your partners arm, and begin spinning each other round. Pure country, pure Irish, pure legendary.
5. Lord Of The Dance
There comes that time of the night (approx 1.45am in Copper’s) where the gloves come off, and all the stops are pulled out… It’s time to channel your inner Michael Flatley.
6. The High Kick Hopeful
There’s always one…
7. The Aggressive Jiver.
It’s their jive talking, but contrary to what Bee Gee beliefs, they’re not telling any lies or wearing any disguise.
Usually in the 55+ bracket, these folks are old school. They’ll have your arm out of it’s socket if you’re not careful. So always be sure to approach and engage with caution.
8. The Broom Dance
More difficult than it looks…
A traditonal sean nós dance that involves jumping over a broom/brush, one leg at a time.
Sure, little amuses the innocent.
9. Arms Around Your Neighbour’s Shoulders Dance
Seen typically in the latter stages of a wedding, when folk are realy ‘feeling the love’.
This dance move is slightly awkward for the vertically challenged folk.
10. The Mark McCabe Appreciation Society
These folk are complete Maniacs… Maniacs on the floor, and they’re dancing like the never did before… on the dance floor.
